POUGHKEEPSIE, NY – Charley Magoulick and Will Gallagher came through in the clutch to lift Rider to a 9-5 extra-inning victory over Marist, completing a series sweep. Magoulick's go-ahead RBI single and Gallagher's two-run triple in the 12th inning broke a tense tie, helping the Broncs survive a late Marist comeback and close out the weekend.

Rider opened the scoring in the top of the second inning when Anthony Paskell grounded out, driving Kyle Neri home.

In the top of the fourth, Charley Magoulcik added another run for Rider with a triple to right field, bringing Paskell across the plate to make it 2-0.

The Broncs extended their lead in the top of the seventh, plating three runs on an RBI single by Erich Hartmann and a two-run single from Kyle Neri, stretching the advantage to 5-0.

Marist finally broke through in the bottom of the eighth on a solo home run by Sean Esposito, trimming the deficit to 5-1.

Heading into the ninth, the Red Foxes still trailed 5-1. 

Jake Dorety came in to relieve Clayton Poliey, but Marist quickly loaded the bases with one out. They brought in a run after a hit-by-pitch, cutting the lead to 5-2.

The next Marist batter delivered a two-run single to make it 5-4 with just one out. Zach Silfies then relieved Dorety with runners on the corners. Marist tied the game at 5-5 on a fielder's choice, but Silfies struck out the next batter with a runner on second to force extra innings.

In extras, Rider's pitching held Marist to just two hits. 

In the top of the 12th, the Broncs loaded the bases with one out thanks to a walk, a hit-by-pitch, and a fielder's choice.

Marist was forced to turn to their bullpen to face freshman Charley Magoulcik, who came through with a clutch RBI single to score Kyle Neri. Nick Shuhet followed, scoring on a Marist throwing error to push the lead to 7-5.

Will Gallagher then delivered a two-run triple to center field, giving Rider a 9-5 lead.

Silfies stayed on the mound in the bottom of the 12th, recording a strikeout and helping the Broncs seal the win with a game-ending double play.

Quotes and Notes
- Zach Silfies earned the win, moving him to 3-1 on the year.
- The Broncs move to 28-11 overall and 18-5 in the MAAC.
- With the sweep, Rider has now recorded four series sweeps over MAAC opponents this season.
- Joe Tiroly extends his hit streak to 15 games. 
- Anthony Paskell moves his hitting streak to seven games.

Broncs by the Numbers
- Rider tallied 12 hits in the victory with Hartmann, Paskell, and Gallagher each recording one hit. 
- Joe Tiroly, Kyle Neri, and Crespo each recorded two hits in the win. 
- Magoulick led the team with three hits. 
- Hartmann and Paskell each had an RBI
- Neri, Gallagher, and Magoulick led the team with two RBIs.  
- Clayton Poliey started on the mound for the Broncs, pitching 8.0 innings, allowing seven hits, one earned run, and two strikeouts. 
- Zach Silfies closed the game out, pitching 3.2 innings, allowing just two hits, zero runs, and striking out three batters. 

Up Next
The Broncs return to action on Apr. 30 when they travel to State College to take on Penn State. 
First pitch is set for 3 p.m.